Storytime: S is for Sharks

Storytime: S is for Sharks

Storytime: S is for Sharks

Did you know that sharks have been around for over 400 million years? They are older than the dinosaurs! They can lose more that 30,000 teeth in their lifetime, and their babies are called pups. A group of sharks is called a shiver, and a person is more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack. Sharks are awesome!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Giving your children paper and crayons, markers, or pencils even when they can only scribble is the beginning of early writing. It takes a lot of coordination to write. Scribbling and drawing are the beginning steps to writing. Posting your child’s work on the refrigerator or around the house will show him how proud you are of his efforts. ~Reading Picture Books with Children~ by Lambert

 

 

 

 

Activity

After reading a book, ask your child to to draw the story or some aspect of it.

 

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for How to Spy on a Shark by Lori Haskins Houran

How to Spy on a Shark by Lori Hasking Houran

Join a team of marine biologists as they head out in their boat to study mako sharks. Simple, entertaining text and bright, accurate illustrations bring science and technology to life, and additional pages of facts about sharks follow the story. This book is bound to make a splash with young minds!

Book cover for Sharky McShark by Alison Murray

Sharky McShark by Alison Murray

 
Sharky is the meanest, most fearsome creature in the deep until an accidental encounter with a tiny crab shows her a better way in this tale reminiscent of “The Lion and the Mouse.”
Book cover for Sharks by Brenda Z. Guiberson

Sharks by Brenda Z. Guiberson

Photographs and easy text introduce sharks, their habitats, and behaviors, as well as detailing a few of the more than 350 varieties of sharks.
Book cover for I Love Sharks, Too! by Leanne Shirtliffe

I Love Sharks, Too! by Leanne Shirtliffe

Stevie loves sharks. A LOT. Each time his mom asks him to do something, such as brush his teeth, Stevie responds with a cheeky shark fact, like: ‘Mako sharks don’t have to brush their teeth because they’re covered in fluoride.’ From morning to bedtime, Stevie and his mom’s witty banter escalates. Will they learn to listen to–and maybe even understand–each other?

Book cover for The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist

The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist

In this spoof of The three little pigs, Mama tells her three little fish that it’s time to seek their fortunes. Jim builds a house of seaweed and Tim builds a house of sand, but it’s up to Kim to find the house that will stop the big bad shark’s munching and crunching.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Bubble, Bubble Pop with Sharks!

One little blue shark
Swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
Swimming in the water
One little blue shark
Swimming in the water
Bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble
POP!

Source: Abby the Librarian

A Little Shark

Down in the ocean,
Miles from the shore,
There lives a little shark, 
Swimming near the floor. 
When his friends see the shark,
They all come and play,
Down in the ocean,
Far, far away. 

Source: 1001 Rhymes and Fingerplays

Two Little Sharks

Two little sharks in the deep blue sea
One named Leonard and one named Lee
Swim away, Leonard! Swim away, Lee!
Come back, Leonard! Come back, Lee!

Source: Verona Storytime

Slippery Fish

Slippery fish, slippery fish, sliding through the water,
Slippery fish, slippery fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by an …

Octopus, octopus, squiggling in the water
Octopus, octopus, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Tuna fish, tuna fish, flashing in the water,
Tuna fish, tuna fish, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Great white shark, great white shark, lurking in the water,
Great white shark, great white shark, Gulp, Gulp, Gulp!
Oh, no! It’s been eaten by a …

Humongous whale, humongous whale, spouting in the water,
Humongous whale, humongous whale,
Gulp! … Gulp! … Gulp! … BURP!
(Cover your mouth.) Excuse me!

Source: Jbrary

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring a shark and some fish.

Shark Coloring page

 

 

Suncatcher made from contact paper, tissue paper, and shark cut outs.

Shark Porthole Sun Catcher Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong! by Nick Crumpton

Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong! by Nick Crumpton

Do you know everything there is to know about sharks? They’re all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you’re wrong! But don’t worry, even the experts can’t be right all the time… So, let’s uncover the truth! From terrifying teeth to brilliant brain power, this ingenious book is packed with so much underwater awesomeness, you’ll soon become a shark expert.

Book cover for Oona and the Shark by Kelly DiPucchio

Oona and the Shark by Kelly DiPucchio

Oona the mermaid is friends with everyone, but when her attempts to befriend a shark with sensory issues fail miserably she realizes what may be fun for her may be overwhelming for him.
Book cover for The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark by Deborah Diesen

The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark by Deborah Diesen

Mr. Fish finds the courage to speak up for his friends when a shark comes to the park and bullies them.
Book cover for Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer

Nugget & Fang: Friends Forever -- or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer

Everyone knows that minnows and sharks can’t be friends! Can Nugget and Fang be different?

More Story Times

Storytime: S is for Sharks

Did you know that sharks have been around for over 400 million years? They are older than the dinosaurs! They can lose more that 30,000 teeth in their lifetime, and their babies are called pups. A group of sharks is called a shiver, and a person is more likely to die...

Storytime: S is for Soup

Soup is always a good idea! Not only is it delicious and comforting on a cold, chilly day, but making it together with your child becomes a recipe for learning and development experiences. These can include nutritional awareness, healthy eating habits, enhanced motor...

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December 2024 Programs for All Ages

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Storytime: G is for Geese

Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant...

Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024 and “Rev Up Your Reading” as we go, go, GO! ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Using books and stories to help children...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story TimeNovember Story Time is here, and our themes are “Duck, Duck, Goose!” for Book Babies and Toddler Time and the letter “G” for Story Time! Join us in the Community Room for songs, stories, and sensory activities perfect for each age group. Book Babies...

Storytime: Halloween

It’s time to put on a costume and have some Halloween fun! But first, try out some of these books, songs, and rhymes to enhance your spooky family activities!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing,...

Storytime: S is for Soup

Storytime: S is for Soup

Storytime: S is for Soup

Soup is always a good idea! Not only is it delicious and comforting on a cold, chilly day, but making it together with your child becomes a recipe for learning and development experiences. These can include nutritional awareness, healthy eating habits, enhanced motor skills, cognitive development, creativity and experimentation, family bonding, self-confidence and independence, and healthy weight management. For more information on the benefits of cooking as a family, check out this great article from Little Prints Daycare. Happy cooking!

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Cooking as a family not only helps your child appreciate healthy food, but it also can add to your child’s development. The kitchen is the ultimate classroom where science, math, language, and motor skills can come to life. ~National Head Start Association

 

 

 

 

Activity

Practice counting while you stir, measure, or sort foods to encourage an understanding of math and build fine and gross motor skills. After chopping, plop ends of the green onions into water to watch roots grow. Find fun new words to describe the way foods look, feel, taste, smell, and even sound when we prepare them. –NHSA Cooking With Kids

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Stone Soup by Jon Muth

Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth

In this retelling of a European folktale set in China, three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
Book cover for Penguins Love Their ABC's by Sarah Aspinall

Penguins Love Their ABC's by Sarah Aspinall

Mama Penguin has hidden all the alphabet letters in the snow, with each letter marked by a clue, and her six little penguins must find them all and bring them home–to a big bowl of alphabet soup.
Book cover for Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli

Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli

Susan the duck keeps feeling unlucky, so when a wolf shows up with gifts she has won it seems like her luck is turning around, but soon she realizes the wolf’s intentions may not be as helpful as she imagined.
Book cover for Bug Soup by Vince Cleghorn

Bug Soup by Vince Cleghorne

Uh oh. Mrs. Hoop has lost her “Soup List”! Help her match each pot of soup to the correct zoo animal. Kids will be given ingredients of each soup as a hint to guess which soup belongs to each hungry zoo animal. As you turn the page, you’ll be given the answer! Put on your thinking caps and have fun helping Mrs. Hoop in the kitchen inside this big book of fun.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

There are Noodle in My Soup

(tune “If You’re Happy”)
There are noodles*, noodles, noodles in my soup
There are noodles, noodles, noodles in my soup
There are oodles, oodles, oodles
Of the most delicious noodles
There are noodles, noodles, noodles in my soup

*carrots, onions, broccoli, potatoes (sing lines 3 & 4 regular)

Source: Storytime with Ms. Emily Library

Making Soup

Here is the chef, making a soup (wiggle thumb)
Add a pinch of this, (touch thumb to pointer finger)
add a dash of that (touch thumb to middle finger)
A little bit of this, (touch thumb to ring finger) 
and a whole lot of that (touch thumb to pinky finger)

Give it all a stir, mix it ‘till it’s done (stir with all fingers)
Making soup is so much fun! (ASL- fun)
Yum!

Source: Music with Shannon  

Making Alphabet Soup

(to the tune of “Farmer In The Dell”)
We’re making alphabet soup,
We’re making alphabet soup.
Stir the pot; soup’s getting hot.
We’re making alphabet soup.

First we’ll add an A;
And then we’ll add a B.
Next we’ll add C, D, & E.
We’re making alphabet soup.

Next we’ll add an F,
And then we’ll add a G.
After that we’ll add H, I, & J.
We’re making alphabet soup.

Then we’ll add a K,
And next we’ll add an L.
After that we’ll add M, N, & O.
We’re making alphabet soup.

Next we’ll add a P,
And then we’ll add a Q.
After that we’ll add R, S, & T.
We’re making alphabet soup.

Then we’ll add a U,
Followed by a V.
And last we’ll add W, X, Y, Z.
We made alphabet soup!
SLURP – Yum,Yum!

Source: Adventures in Storytime (and Beyond)

I Feel Crazy So I Jump in the Soup

By Laurie Berkner

I feel crazy so I jump in the soup
I feel crazy so I jump in the soup
I feel crazy so I jump in the soup
I jump jump jump in the soup

…swim…
…gallop…
…splash…
….sit….

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring a pot and all the ingredients for a delicious soup

Soup Coloring Page created on Canva

 

 

Make an easy sensory bag using easy to find items.

Alphabet Sensory Bag

Additional Books

Book cover for A Soup Opera by Jim Gill

A Soup Opera by Jim Gill

This is a richly illustrated story of a man, a bowl of soup and the man’s operatic and frustrating quest to eat it. The book is accompanied by a music cd of the opera being performed.
Book cover for Gator Gumbo by Candace Fleming

Gator Gumbo: A Spicy-hot Tale by Candace Fleming

A hungry alligator, slow with age, hopes to catch some good meat to add to his spicy gumbo.
Book cover for Penny Pangolin and the Rock Soup by Wayne D. Kramer

Penny Pangolin and the Rock Soup by Wayne D. Kramer

The village festival is on! Penny is in for an unsettling surprise when she unexpectedly eats something that makes pangolins sick. Her friend comes to the rescue with a remedy only a pangolin could appreciate–homemade rock soup!

Book cover for There's a Giraffe in my Soup by Ross Burach

There's a Giraffe in my Soup by Ross Burach

Each time a waiter returns with a new bowl of soup to satisfy a customer’s complaint, a different animal appears in the soup.

More Story Times

Storytime: S is for Sharks

Did you know that sharks have been around for over 400 million years? They are older than the dinosaurs! They can lose more that 30,000 teeth in their lifetime, and their babies are called pups. A group of sharks is called a shiver, and a person is more likely to die...

Storytime: S is for Soup

Soup is always a good idea! Not only is it delicious and comforting on a cold, chilly day, but making it together with your child becomes a recipe for learning and development experiences. These can include nutritional awareness, healthy eating habits, enhanced motor...

January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

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December 2024 Programs for All Ages

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New things can be exciting. New friends, new shoes, or a brand new year. Check out these books that are new to the library. You might find a new favorite. ​ ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5 Sing,...

Storytime: G is for Geese

Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant...

Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

Join us for Idaho Family Reading Week 2024 and “Rev Up Your Reading” as we go, go, GO! ​Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play Tip Using books and stories to help children...

NOVEMBER Book Babies + Toddler Time: Duck, Duck, Goose

“Play is serious business when it comes to a child's health and development. From peek-a-boo to pat-a-cake and hide-and-seek to hopscotch, the many forms of play enrich a child's brain, body and life in important ways.” HealthyChildren.org. When reading books with...

November Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

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Storytime: Halloween

It’s time to put on a costume and have some Halloween fun! But first, try out some of these books, songs, and rhymes to enhance your spooky family activities!Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ages 2-5Sing,...

January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

January Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

Story Time

January Story Time is serving up something soup-er!

Book Babies (infants/babies not yet walking and their caregivers) meet Wednesdays at 9:30 AM with songs, stories, and sensory fun for our “Soup’s On!” theme. (Library Closed Jan. 1)

Toddler Time (walking toddlers and their caregivers) meets Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM for more “Soup’s On!” adventures with your little ones. (No Toddler Time Jan. 20 – Library Closed)

Story Time (ages 2-5 years) meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM, and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM to explore the letter ‘S’ through these fun themes:

  • Jan. 7-8: Soup’s On!

  • Jan. 14-15: Swimming with Sharks

  • Jan. 21-22: Simon Says

  • Jan. 28-29: Lunar New Year of the Snake

La Hora del Cuento en Español para niños de 2 a 5 años se reúne los lunes a las 10:30 a. m. para explorar la letra ‘S’ a través de estos divertidos temas:

  • 6 de enero: ¡La sopa está lista!

  • 13 de enero: ¡Nada con tiburones!

  • 20 de enero: No habrá hora de cuentos (la biblioteca estará cerrada).

  • 27 de enero: Serpiente del Año Nuevo Lunar

All children should be accompanied by an adult. Join us in the Community Room for stories, songs, and so much fun!

Chess & Game Club

Learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are welcome to join every Monday* from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. Game supplies will be provided.

*There will be no Chess and Game Club on January 20 due to our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure.

Kid ‘n’ Tween Tuesday STEAM

Get ready for a STEAM-tastic January with Kid & Tween Tuesday STEAM!

Every Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the Community Room, kids ages 6-11 can explore, create, and have fun with these exciting activities:

  • Jan. 7: Lunar New Year Snakes!

  • Jan. 14: LEGOs Longest Train Challenge

  • Jan. 21: Winter & Weather Science Adventure with Cheryl Kimber from IdahoPTV

  • Jan. 28: LEGOs Snowflake Challenge

Join us for hands-on activities and exciting discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, and math! All kids should be accompanied by an adult.

Great Reads for Girls

Great Reads for Girls is meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 PM in the Community Room for girls ages 8-11! This month, we’ll be reading and discussing When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller, a magical and heartfelt story about family, courage, and the power of storytelling. Grab a parent or guardian and join us for a fun discussion, crafts, and great treats!

Family Friendly Films

Looking for a fun movie afternoon on the big screen? Join us for Free Family Friendly Films on Fridays at 3:30 PM in the Community Room! We’ve got new releases and beloved classics lined up:

  • Jan. 10: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (G)

  • Jan. 24: The Wild Robot (PG)

All ages welcome, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 14 or older. Parents, please prescreen the films to ensure they’re right for your little movie fans!

Books for Boys

Books for Boys is meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 PM in the Community Room (for boys ages 8-11)! This month, we’ll be reading and discussing A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, a moving story about courage, survival, and hope. Bring a parent or guardian, dive into the book, and share your thoughts in a fun and engaging discussion. See you there!

Armchair Traveler Challenge: Apprentice Artist

Reading can inspire creativity and we are painting a masterpiece! Take an epic journey with us this year as we explore the world of art, from color and style to history and industry. Armchair travelers will read books to create a portfolio of canvases that earn them opportunities to enter the final drawing for our grand prizes. Any reader who joins us for even a portion of the trip will receive small prizes along the way. Sign up today at the Library Circulation Desk!

September Adult Events

Take a Break Book ClubTake a Break and join our adult book club on Sept. 21 at 6:30 PM! Ages 18+ will meet in the Community Room to discuss Jane Austen’s classic, Sense and Sensibility. Adult MakersFriday, September 15 is Adult Makers! We will be making noodles from...

September Kids & Tween Events

Story TimeJoin Miss Gina, Grace, and Marybeth for Preschool Story Time, Toddler Time, and Book Babies! For September, we will have fun with the letter F and farm animals! Preschool Story Time is for ages 2-5 and meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM or Wednesdays at...

September Teen Events

Hauntings - Library Teen Virtual ConventionTeens are invited to join the annual Library Teen Virtual Convention! Inspired by all our favorite ghost stories, spooky folklore, and mysterious cryptids, this year's theme is HAUNTINGS! The Convention is hosted on Discord...

July Teen Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Mondays from 4:30-5:30 PM in the Community Room. For Ages 9-18TEEN ACTION COUNCIL Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans...

July Adult Activities

INDEPENDENCE DAY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. No items will be due but the book drop will remain open. Thank you! "ALL TOGETHER NOW" BLOCK PARTY This is the Block Party everyone will be talking about this...

July Kid & Tween Activities

CHESS AND GAME CLUB Learn the art of chess and other games from the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison. Game supplies will be provided. Every Monday from 4:30-5:30 P.M. in the Community Room For ages 9-184TH OF JULY CLOSURE The Library will be closed Tuesday,...

June Kids and Tween Activities

SPECIAL STORY TIME Join us for a special story time with local author Ruth Nielson! She is the author and illustrator of I Am Remarkable: A Journey of Self-Discovery. Ruth will lead our little ones in a yoga session, so please bring a towel or mat for your child to...

June Adult Activities

CREATIVE WRITING CLUB Share your writing with other storytelling enthusiasts or join to make friends! Join the Creative Writing Club for ages 18+. We will share your favorite piece of writing and talk about why writing is our passion. Wednesdays, June 14 & 28 at...

Library Closed for Labor Day

The library will be closed Saturday September 3rd and Monday September 5th for Labor Day. No items will be due and the book drop will remain open. Thank you!

August Library Activities

TEEN ACTION COUNCILWednesday, August 3rd. 4-5:30pm.  For ages 12-18. Come and have a say in what activities Teens do at the Library and meet new friends. NO PROGRAMS IN AUGUST To reset from Summer Reading and to accomodate our new infrastruture updates, there will be...

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in November

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in November

Storytime: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in November

New things can be exciting. New friends, new shoes, or a brand new year.

Check out these books that are new to the library. You might find a new favorite.

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

It’s important for children to have a good feeling for book-sharing time. Remember that you don’t need to finish a book in one sitting. If your child is not in the mood even after you have made a special place and time for sharing books and even after you have encouraged your child’s participation, don’t turn it into a power struggle. Just close the book and come back to it another time. -Lambert

Activity

Model not finishing a book. Choose a book (such as Deborah Guarino’s Is Your Mama a Llama?) from which you can read just a few pages to accommodate a child’s limited attention span.

Books Presented

Book cover for Dinosaurs in Space by Todd Sturgell

Dinosaurs in Space by Todd Sturgell

Dinosaur fossils are found all over the world…and even on the moon?! Dinosaurs lived on this planet millions of years ago. We know about the dinosaurs from the fossils they left behind. But did you know some of those fossils might be on the moon? The dinosaurs in THIS book think that must mean there are Dinosaurs in Space! But is that really what happened? In this silly science lesson gone wrong, discover what happens when dinosaurs let their imaginations run wild while learning about real scientific theories. These dinos are determined to boldly go where no dinosaur has gone before: space!
Book cover for Mr. Fox's Game of "No!" by David LaRochelle

Mr. Fox's Game of "NO!" by David LaRochelle

Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with ‘NO.’ If you accidentally say ‘YES,’ then it’s back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again . . . Kids will giggle uncontrollably as they gamely aim to avoid Mr. Fox’s clever traps — but just ask them if they’d like to read this book again, and they won’t be able to resist: ‘YES!’

Book cover for Think a Thought: A Gentle Meditation for Kids by Conor McGlauflin

Think a Though: A Gentle Meditation for Kids by Conor McGlauflin

Do you ever think, What’s a thought? Thoughts can be good, like feeling COZY in your bed-and they can be bad-like wondering if there’s a MONSTER instead. You have the power to hold on tight to these thoughts, or push them away. But what happens when you’re caught in a storm of thoughts, loud and scary? Say goodbye to those SEEPY, CREEPY thoughts-in this gentle guide filled with words of affirmation to help kids on their mindfulness journey

Book cover for We Don't Eat Our Neighbors by Daniel J. Mahoney

We Don't Eat Our Neighbors by Daniel J. Mahoney

After Libby and Herbert Alligator’s mom lands her dream job as a pastry chef, the family is moving on up out of the slimy swamp and into a bustling town filled with houses, restaurants, schools . . . and people. Libby can’t wait to meet the new neighbors. Herbert can’t wait to eat them. And that’s not okay with the folks in the neighborhood, who most certainly do not want to become alligator food. Is there a way for Herbert to fit in while remaining true to who he really is? With a little help from his mom, maybe he can have his friends . . . and eat them, too.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Foxy, Foxy, Turn Around

Foxy, foxy, turn around.
Foxy, foxy, touch the ground.
Foxy, foxy, dance on your toes.
Foxy, foxy, touch your nose.
Foxy, foxy, jump up now.
Foxy, foxy, take a bow.
Foxy, foxy, turn around.
Foxy, foxy, sit right down.

Source: Storytime Sparks

5 Little Monkeys

5 little monkeys swinging in the tree,
Singing, “Ha ha Mr. Alligator, can’t catch me, can’t catch me!”
Along comes Mr. Alligator, quiet as can be….
And snatched that monkey right out of the tree.

4 little monkeys…
3 little monkeys…
2 little monkeys…
1 little monkey…

No more monkeys swinging in the trees.

Source: Jbrary

Five Finger Breathing

  • Start by placing one hand in front of you or on the ground.
  • Spread your fingers apart.
  • Using the pointer finger of the opposite hand, begin to trace up the outside of the thumb as you inhale deeply.
  • Trace down the inside of the thumb as you exhale.
  • Repeat this for the remaining fingers making sure to inhale as you trace up the finger and exhale as you trace down.

Source: PBS SoCal

Dinosaurs

Spread your arms, way out wide
Fly like Pteranodon, soar and glide
Bend to the floor, head down low
Move like Stegosaurus, long ago
Reach up tall, try to be
As tall as Apatosaurus eating on a tree
Using your claws, grumble and growl
Just like Tyrannosaurus on the prowl

Source: Storytime Katie

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring a dinosaur reading a stack of books.

Something New Just For You

Preschool craft where you use paint to make a dinosaur silhouette by painting around a cut out and then removing it.

Dinosaur Resist Painting

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Storytime: G is for Geese

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Storytime: G is for Geese

Mother Goose has introduced timeless rhymes, songs and stories to children across the globe, but have you observed the role of the “goose” in today’s literature? Not only is she silly and inquisitive, but she’s friendly, kind, and smart, not to mention a significant part of an ecosystem.

Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Dancing and creating music provide an outlet for children to express themselves creatively. It encourages them to invent their moves, compose their songs, and unleash their imagination, fostering both creativity and self-confidence. – The Learning Center 

 

 

 

Activity

 Select a favorite song from your youth and share it with your child as you move and dance to the rhythm. You can choose to add simple props or noise makers like socks, scarves, wooden spoons, etc. to your dance.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for The Goose Egg by Liz Wong

The Goose Egg by Liz Wong

Henrietta the elephant’s serene life is disrupted when a baby goose comes to stay, but after Goose finally leaves, Henrietta no longer enjoys the quiet.
Book cover for Silly Suzy Goose by Petr Horáček

Silly Suzy Goose by Petr Horáček

Suzy longs to be different from all the other geese, but learns that imitating a lion may not be the best way to express her individuality.
Book cover for Geese by Aaron Carr

Geese by Aaron Carr

Animals on the Farm is a captivating series that introduces beginning readers to some of their favorite farm animals. Each book covers the characteristics, life cycles, and uses of a farm animal. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and interesting facts ensure that this series will stimulate beginning readers. 
Book cover for Duck, Duck, Goose! by John Hare

Duck, Duck, Goose! by John Hare

Duck, Duck, and Goose encounter an interesting and unlikely new friend during their migration south for the winter

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Ten Little Goslings

Ten little goslings line up in a row (stand up straight)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.

They walk behind their mother waddling to and fro (waddle walk)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.

Down to the big pond, where the water’s slow (make large circle with both arms)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.

They dive in the water above and below (bend knees up and down)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And away they go.

They swim all around, and swim right out of sight (make swimming motions)
Honk, honk, honk (clap three times)
And they say, “Good night.” (wave good-bye)

Source: Magical Library Book Bug

Gosling in the Egg

Gosling in the egg
Sits so still
Will she come out?
Yes! She will!

Adapted from Jbrary

Goosey Goosey Gander

Goosey goosey gander,
Where did you wander?
Upstairs? Downstairs?
Or in the _________ chair?

Silly Dance Contest

By Jim Gill

Dance any way you want to
Dance any way you please
Dance any way you want to
But stop when I say freeze. Repeat.

Jump as high as you want to…

Dance as fast as you want to…

Dance as slow as you want to…

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring a goose

Goose Coloring Page

 

 

Make a goose from a paper plate.

Goose Paper Plate Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for Moose, Goose, and Mouse by Mordicai Gerstein

Moose, Goose, and Mouse by Mordicai Gerstein

Moose, Goose, and Mouse ride a loose caboose on their way to finding a new house.
Book cover for Silly Goose's Big Story by Keiko Kasza

Silly Goose's Big Story by Keiko Kasza

Silly Goose tells wonderful stories that lead to great adventures, but soon after his friends complain that he always gets to play the hero, Silly Goose learns that his friends can be truly heroic.
Book cover for Goose on the Loose by Phil Roxbee Cox

Goose on the Loose by Phil Roxbee Cox

Goose is running amok on her scooter, irritating the other barnyard animals.
Book cover for A Splendid Friend, Indeed by Suzanne Bloom

A Splendid Friend, Indeed by Suzanne Bloom

When a studious polar bear meets an inquisitive goose, they learn to be friends.

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Storytime: G is for Go, Go, Go

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Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

Ages 2-5

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play

Tip

Using books and stories to help children think of their own solutions to problems helps them develop problem-solving skills. Researchers have found that having ideas for tackling problems helps children in learning new tasks and handling social situations. -Lambert

 

 

 

Activity

Read a book with your child that revolves around a problem solving situation. Introduce the book by setting up the problem. On the page where the problem is revealed, you can ask, “What are some things you might do to… (solve this problem)? Or, if you prefer, you can come back to that page and ask the question after finishing the book.

 

 

Books Presented

Book cover for Greenlight by Breanna Carzoo

Greenlight by Breanna Carzoo

The cars stop for Redlight and slow for Yellowlight, so why do they leave Greenlight all alone? When Greenlight decides to stop shining altogether, will she be able to find the power and connection of her own light? This story reminds us all that the world is waiting for us to shine, so when you’re ready … get set … go!
Book cover for Let's Go for a Drive by Mo Willems

Let's Go for a Drive! by Mo Willems

Elephant Gerald and Piggie want to go for a drive, but as Gerald thinks of one thing after another that they will have to take along, they come to realize that they lack the most important thing of all.
Book cover for Go, Go, Go! by Bob Barner

Go, Go, Go! by Bob Barner

A group of dogs drive a variety of vehicles, stopping to let a flock of ducklings cross the street.
Book cover for Away in My Airplane by Margaret Wise Brown

Away in My Airplane by Margaret Wise Brown

See the birds way up high and the people down below in this rhyme full of movement, wonder and excitement.

Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays

Look At These Vehicles!

Look at these vehicles that like to go, go, go!
Car, truck, and bus, they drive to and fro.

And here come some more, way up in the sky…
Plane, helicopter, rocket—they were made to fly.

But wait, there’s more—let’s not forget the boats!
Ship, submarine, and sailboat, they all know how to float.

And finally, our rail friends: train, subway and streetcar.
Look at all these vehicles—they take us near and far!

Source: Flannel Board Fun

Steering Wheel, Steering Wheel

Steering wheel, steering wheel, playing hide and seek,

Are you behind the ______ book?  Let’s take a peek!

Source: Flannel Board Fun

One Little Airplane

One little, two little, three little airplanes,
Four little, five little, six little airplanes,
Seven little, eight little, nine little airplanes,
Ten airplanes flying high!
Ten little…
One little airplane alone in the sky.

Green Says Go

Green says, “Go!” (march quickly)
Go! Go! Go!
Yellow says, “Slow!” (march slowly)
Slow…slow…slow
And red says, “Stop!” (stop and freeze)
Go! Go! Go! (march fast)
Slow…slow…slow (march slowly)
and STOP! (stop)

Source: Pasadena Library

Drivin’ in My Car

Drivin’ in my car, Drivin’ in my car
Drivin’ all the way to Minneapolis in my car
Red light, stop!
What sound does a car horn make?
Beep!
That’s right, let’s sing the song with our car horns
Beep, beep, beep, beep…

What sound do car windshield wipers make?
Swish!…

What sound does a car muffler make?
Bbbbbft!…

What sound would you make if you were driving down the street
And you saw your very best friend on the sidewalk
And you rolled down the window
And you stuck out your hand, what would you say?
Hi
Let’s sing a song for our very best friend…
Hi, hi, hi, hi…

Source: Ralph’s World

Crafts and Activities

Coloring page featuring two people driving in a car.

Car Coloring Page

 

 

Traffic light made from paper.

Traffic Light Craft

Additional Books

Book cover for The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal

The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal

In this twist on the classic song “The Wheels on the Bus,” the wheels on the tuk tuk go round and round all over the city in India.
Book cover for Where is Coco Going? by Sloane Tanen

Where is Coco Going? by Sloane Tanen

Coco the chicken takes all manner of transportation, including a taxi, train, camel, plane, spaceship, skateboard, and parachute, to get to Grandma’s house.
Book cover for Go Dog Go! by P. D. Eastman

Go, Dog, Go! by P. D. Eastman

Reading goes to the dogs in this timeless Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. From big dogs and little dogs to red, green, and blue dogs, dogs going up and dogs going fast . . . who knew dogs were so busy? And laughter will ensue at the repeated question “Do you like my hat?” Like P. D. Eastman’s classic Are You My Mother? Go, Dog. Go! has been a go-to favorite for over fifty years, leaving audiences of all breeds wagging their tails with delight.

Book cover for Duck on a Bike by David Shannon

Duck on a Bike by David Shannon

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. “I bet I could ride a bike,” he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. “Hello, Cow!” said Duck. “Moo,” said Cow. But what she thought was, “A duck on a bike? That’s the silliest thing I’ve ever seen!” And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

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